The Williams Center is an artist-run arts center and cinema complex located in Rutherford, New Jersey. Offering a wide range of enriching experiences including film screenings, concerts, comedy, film and fringe festivals and, event space rentals.
This blog features Williams Center news, event recaps, and compelling stories about arts and culture in New Jersey.
Julia Roome
Join us for an exclusive interview with Julia Roome from NBC’s “The Voice”, a rising star who stole our hearts on 'The Voice'. From her ecstatic journey to the battle rounds, she shares her inspiring story, her musical journey, and the personal insights behind her heartfelt songs. Get ready to dive into Julia's world as she opens up about her experience on the show, her mentors, and her upcoming performance at the Williams Center.
The Moviehouse
From the big screen to the small screen, to YouTube to TikToks, our art is shrinking every day from all sides. We have to save it. This is the clarion call.
See you at the movies!
William Carlos Williams
At the ceremony renaming the Rivoli Theater “The Williams Center”, Williams’ sons described him as down to earth unlike his artist friends.
“His energy was inexhaustible,” said William E. Williams. Paul Williams said, “I’m honored that my father is being used as a symbol of a rebirth, a rejuvenation for Rutherford.”
The Chandelier
Next time you come to a show in the Rivoli look up at that chandelier and try to appreciate it for more than just an object made to reflect light.
Dungeons Yes & Dragons
When you step into the Spring Hall theater at the Williams Center you step into a different world. Swords, skeletons and lights decorate the theater in addition to stuffed dragons and unicorns.
An epic night of metal!
From blistering guitar solos and growling vocals to acrobatic drums and pounding bass, every performance was on point.
Soldato
Soldato Books & Records at the Williams Center
First Annual Rutherford Film Festival
Rutherford Film Festival
The Invisible Fight by Rainer Sarnet
“The Invisible Fight” is a kung fu comedy set in an Orthodox monastery in the Soviet Union during the 1970s.
2023 Year in Review
This was a year for planting seeds at the Williams Center. Here’s to a fruitful future.